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Newspaper
Athens Messenger
Location
Athens, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1900
Page
3
A critique of obituary poems in newspapers, arguing they reveal emotional bias and mental strain after bereavement. The piece cites the Cincinnati Ledger and cites general psychology to claim true poetry requires balance between feeling and reason, challenging editors and readers to reevaluate obituary verse.
A jumble of ad copy and political commentary touches on Hood's Sarsaparilla as health lore, Bryan's 1899 campaign lines, and tariff policy. The piece weaves consumer praise with debate on free silver, protectionism, and economic indicators like bank deposits and wool prices, noting shifts from 1892 to 1899 and reflecting on prosperity and policy impact.
A frightened Mrs. George Long of New Straitsville Ohio was kept awake by a persistent cough. After trying remedies and doctors without relief she was persuaded to try Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption asthma bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. The medicine reportedly cured her and also cured Mr Long of a severe attack of pneumonia.
The piece defends President McKinley’s actions in the Philippines, arguing Bryan and his party aided insurrection by voting for the treaty with Spain. It contends the Senate ratified the treaty on February 6, 1899, with Bryan’s influence, placing duty on the president to suppress the insurgency and avoid anarchy. It cites voting names and dates to support the stance.
The administration cites a mixed vote in the Senate as ratifying the treaty that conveys the Philippine Islands to the United States two days after the insurrection began. Ten Democrats three Populists three Silver Republicans one Independent and Senators Mason and Wellington supported ratification, some in consultation with and advised by Mr. Bryan.
A 1900s editorial cites New York state savings bank data to counter Democratic claims of widespread hardship. It notes 2,096,017 depositors with $92,081,590 in savings, up by 105,168 depositors and over $206.6 million since 1896. It argues these figures refute calls for economic ruin and attacks on investing deposits.
A French traveler who endured forty years with Central African cannibals now intends to author a book. His release is praised alongside cures and tonics, including Hostetter's Stomach Bitters for digestive issues and Hood's Sarsaparilla for blood and nerve ailments, with various medical claims and endorsements sprinkled throughout.
In 1564 the Democratic party declared war a failure. This year it did practically the same thing and the same result will follow. Bryan's home state Nebraska proves the falsity of his calamity cry. Deposits in savings banks rose by 3 400 000 last year. Alabama will be the fifth southern state to govern without consent. A baby healed from diarrhoea by Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. The Mint reports 216 628 325 S cent pieces and 89 952 892 S cent pieces outstanding.
Mrs C E Dutton of Danville reports both her children suffered whooping cough and found relief from Foley's Honey and Tar. She states she used a small bottle that cost nothing and saved a doctor's bill, according to Cc B Henderson.
The Hocking Valley Railway Co lists excursions on May 15 June and August … July 2 and 17 September 4 and October 2. Tickets to southern and western points are offered at one fare plus for round trips, valid 21 days. See local agent for particulars. Also notes steel breech loading Howitzers weighing 2,500 pounds and 1 1/ feet long.
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